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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 927.23, 1,391.61 and 488.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 927.23, 1,391.61 and 488.64 is: 733.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    927.23 : 1,391.61 = 488.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    927.23/1,391.61 = 488.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    927.23x = 1,391.61 × 488.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    927.23x = 679,996.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,996.31/927.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733.37

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